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Former Chairman of RSA and Executive Vice President of EMC Joins Absolute in Advisor Role

Vancouver, BC, May 12, 2015--(T-Net)--Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX:ABT.TO - News), a provider of persistent endpoint security and management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, today announced that Art Coviello, former chairman of RSA and executive vice president of EMC, has been appointed as Advisor to the company.

Mr. Coviello has been a central figure within the information security industry for over 20 years. His vision, strategy, and financial management as longtime head of RSA, helped drive the company's growth from $25 million to revenues of more than $1 billion in 2014.

"It is an honor to join Absolute in this role and to be a part of a company with such a distinctive technology," said Coviello. "With its Persistence technology, Absolute is uniquely positioned to address the security challenges organizations currently face and I am excited to support the continued growth and success of the company."

"Art is an iconic information security industry leader. It is a great pleasure to welcome him to Absolute," said Geoff Haydon, chief executive officer at Absolute Software. "His credentials are extraordinary, and his experience and relationships in the information security market will prove invaluable as we continue to expand our position globally. I look forward to working with him in the ongoing development of Absolute's product and market strategy."

About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX:ABT.TO) is the industry standard in persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Persistence® technology from Absolute provides organizations with visibility and control over all of their devices, regardless of user or location. If an Absolute software client is removed from an endpoint, it will automatically reinstall so IT can secure each device and the sensitive data it contains. No other technology can do this. Absolute is positioned on three Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrants - the Magic Quadrant for Client Management Tools (CMT), the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and the Magic Quadrant for Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention. Absolute is one of only four vendors to be recognized on both the CMT and EMM Magic Quadrants. Persistence technology is embedded in the firmware of computers, netbooks, tablets and smartphones by global leaders, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motion, Panasonic, Samsung, and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple. For more information about Absolute Software, visit www.absolute.com.